In support of their recently released album 'Northern Sun Sessions', The Virginmarys are playing London's Hoxton Bar & Kitchen tonight. Hailing from Macclesfield, the band have been hard at it in the studio since the start of the year self producing and creating fresh new works alongside piecing together previously unfinished material, all of which follow the intensity, honesty and urgency that has become a trademark to The Virginmarys sound. After the success of their debut album ‘King Of Conflict’ and follow up sophomore ‘Divides’ produced and mixed by Gil Norton (Foo Fighters, Pixies), singer/guitarist Ally Dickaty says this third album is his favourite work to date. The Virginmarys have always endeavoured to remain deeply rooted in their own sound, organically turning away from fads, scenes or indeed anything that steers them away from their own playing styles. Amongst the intensity and danger in The Virginmarys sound, there remains a strong sense of vulnerability and social conscience running through the songs that often lyrically express painful and uncomfortable honesty like a rhetoric of dark journey.

The Dead Daisies played the second of their London shows at Islington's O2 Academy on Monday night. Currently in the middle of their "Welcome To Daisyland" tour, the guys opened the doors early to the first 50 in-line with the band playing an intimate, private “Daisyland” acoustic set which included fans favourite 'Lock 'n' Load' plus covers of The Faces 'Stay With Me' and Led Zeppelin's 'Ramble On'. And before support band Massive Wagons storming set, we also managed to get a few words from drummer and all round nice guy Deen Castronovo (pictured). The Daisies then duly plugged in their guitars for an awesome two hour set, finishing with an astonishing cover of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band's 'Midnight Moses'. Anyway with Deen's interview and a review to come, check out today's Photo Gallery here courtesy of John Bull's Rockrpix plus our Video Of The Day.

After releasing their single 'Girls Wanna Rock', JoanOvArc support Skam at London's Camden Underworld tonight. Taken from their forthcoming album to be released next year, .all profits from the sale of the new single will go to the Pink Ribbon Foundation (a leading Breast Cancer Charity). Meanwhile, also tonight, the third in the Ladies Of The Blues tour series stops off at London's Water Rats. The line-up features Lee Ainley's Blues Storm, with the unique vocal pairing of mother and daughter Lee and Tori, plus Blues Rock guitar player/slinger Eliana Cargnelutti from Northern Italy and the powerhouse vocals of Zoe Green and her band. Not to be missed!

Today's Blues On The Radio Podcast Track Of The Day is full of gig news, new releases, IBBA albums of the month and pre-releases, including tracks from Trevor Babajack Steger (pictured), Beth Hart, The Blues Band, Matt Woosey, Elles Bailey, Dave Ferra, Starlite Campbell Band, Niecie, Ian Siegal, Kyla Brox, RHR RedfernHutchinson & Ross, Dan Patlansky, Larkin Poe and, of course, ahead of his show tonight at The Tuesday Night Music Club, The Comrades Club, Coulsdon CR5 2N, Dave Kelly !

Virtually five years to the day that we first saw them headline their very UK show at The Underworld, Camden, The Dead Daisies played the second of their London shows at Islington's O2 Academy last night. Their line up might have changed significantly since their formation in 2012, but the quality of the music hasn't, looking and sounding like they have been playing top quality guitar Rock forever. Currently in the middle of their "Welcome To Daisyland" tour, the guys opened the doors one hour early to the first 50 in-line with the band playing an intimate, private “Daisyland” acoustic set. Following great support from Massive Wagons, The Dead Daisies then duly plugged in their guitars for an awesome two hour set. Anyway with an interview, a review and more photos to come, check out today's Video Of The Day.

Loud, Rockin’ and melodic Collateral release their debut EP ‘4 Shots!’ this Friday 23rd November via Roulette Records. The EP features the band’s new single ‘Midnight Queen’ (today's Video Of The Day) plus three other tracks. Collateral fit neatly into the current NWOCR with their ‘Rock Anthems’ reminiscent of early Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Little Angels, Thunder, Skid Row and Tyketto. What sets Collateral apart from the rest of the new bands is their combination of electric and acoustic guitar set against a big drum sound and throbbing bass guitar. Formerly known as the Angelo Tristan Band, with frontman Angelo and bass player Jack forming the nucleus of the band, and the recent addition of new members Todd Winger (guitar) and Ben Atkinson (drums), they have stepped up their game and are now attracting the attention they deserve.The band will launch the EP with a gig at Leo’s Red Lion in Gravesend, Kent, this Saturday 24th November.

"The band have only been together since 2012 but are so tight, and look and sound like they have been playing top quality guitar Rock forever. But what makes them stand out is how fresh they sound too. They play a near two hour set from across their albums but also include covers of the Stones 'Bitch', The Who's 'Join Together' and Deep Purple's 'Highway Star' to highlight the British influence which has shaped their sound. In addition, each member of the band was introduced with a small snippet of some Classic Rock covers. But it's their own material that I am singing in my head hours after the set - 'Make Some Noise' and 'Leave Me Alone' being just a pick of a fine crop. With an encore of 'Mexico' and the Beatle's 'Helter Skelter', they closed stage 1 with the intensely satisfying flourish that a great festival deserves. Top, top, stuff." That was part of our recent Dead DaisiesHard Rock Hell 12 review and not only is today's Track Of The Day Mother's interview with the guys after their set, but we are also off to see their second gig in a row at London's O2 Academy Islington tonight.

Another reminder that Wrinklystock heroes The Replicants will once again be doing their song setlist charity auction at Wrinklystock VII at The Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford, on Friday 7th December! Yes you can actually bid for your favourite song from the following covers listed here as the band have agreed to play the top twelve song bids in aid of our nominated charities. So be quick and contact us using the contacts box below as all bids must be in by Sunday 25th November. With very few tickets left to see headliner's The Kast Off Kinks, don't leave it too late, so purchase your tickets here for a bargain £23 or from the MJC Box Office on 01322 291100.

We promised you another announcement on Friday - and boy have Stonedeaf delivered! Following its monster success this year, Stonedeaf 2019 is set to return on Saturday 24th August at the Newark Showground with Inglorious, Wayward Sons and Geoff Tate all being added to the original roster of headliner Glenn Hughes supported by Diamond Head, The Amorettes and Massive! Cited as one of the UK’s friendliest Rock festivals and filling the void of a one day one stage Rock festival so lacking in the UK - bring it on!

Best known as the original vocalist and founding member of the platinum selling Hard Rock band RATT, Stephen Pearcy has been hard at work completing his highly anticipated fifth solo album 'View to a Thrill', while at the same time keeping busy performing shows across the U.S. 'View To A Thrill', released earlier this month, includes 11 superb Ratt ‘n Roll songs written by Pearcy, together with guitarist Erik Ferentinos, that will surely please fans of his last solo effort, 'Smash' as well as fans of his original band, RATT. The track listing flows perfectly and takes you on an audio journey through blistering Rockers mixed with slower, more measured numbers. Like RATT’s catalog, this is a record that showcases the art of the riff! Ferentinos is truly Pearcy's secret weapon as displayed by the mind-bending solos on display throughout 'View To A Thrill'. With over 15 million records sold worldwide with RATT, there is simply no slowing Pearcy down in the 21st century. With Matt Thorne on bass and Scot Coogan also on drums, check out today's Video Of The Day , taken from the new album - 'U Only Live Twice'.

"Openers on stage 1 are Epsom's Vambo. Having seen this 4 piece powerhouse perform on the tiny Orange stage at the Stone Free Festival, it was great to see them spread their wings across the expanse of the main stage. The small crowd arousing from the previous night’s revelries grew as did their appreciation of Vambo's 70's inspired Rock. Frontman Jack Stile cavorted around the stage like a madman, despite suffering from 'proper man flu' blasting out powerful lyrics on a set that included a cover of Zeppelin's 'Good Times Bad Times' as well as their last single 'Why, Why, Why' and next release 'Misery'. Which it wasn't. Drummer Steve Price and bassist James Scott keep the powerful groove going whilst axeman Pete Lance shows his awesome chops, not least of which on the closing cover of Deep Purple's 'Burn'." That was our recent VamboHard Rock Hell 12 review and today's Track Of The Day is Mother's interview with the guys after their set. If you also want to see individual HRH band photo galleries courtesy of Rockrpix then go here.

Today's Rock On The Ridge Track Of The Day is Jules and Bob's 300th show and accordingly they look back at their previous shows with tracks from Empyre, Black Country Communion (pictured), Adrenaline Mob, Inglorious, Red Sun Rising, Alter Bridge, Led Zeppelin, Argent, Jeff Healey, Rival Sons, Pink Floyd, Monster Truck, Clutch, Wolftooth, The Brew, Black Stone Cherry, Charm City Devils, Five Finger Death Punch, Avenged Sevenfold, Scorpions, Myke Gray and Deep Purple.